# Phlebotomist > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/phlebotomist/3ad0221b-4eb3-446e-932c-457921f059cc - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/phlebotomist/3ad0221b-4eb3-446e-932c-457921f059cc.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Bury St Edmunds - **Region:** East of England - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Healthcare support worker - **Grade:** Band 2 - **Salary:** £25,272 Per annum, pro rata - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time, Part time, 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-07-08T08:00:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-24T10:52:12.154Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Suffolk/Bury_St_Edmunds/West_Suffolk_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Phlebotomy/Phlebotomy-v8069009 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8069009?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.wsh.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview If you are passionate about patient care and would like to work in a busy, dynamic environment, then the role of Phlebotomist may be for you. Our team of Phlebotomists take blood samples from both inpatients and outpatients at West Suffolk Hospital (WSH) and those attending Mildenhall Health Centre Hub, Newmarket Community Hospital and  Sudbury Community Health Centre - you will need to be able to drive to access all locations. The inpatient service is provided 7 days a week, whilst for outpatients the service is weekdays plus Saturday mornings at some sites. It would be advantageous if you have had some experience in this field, although the right attitude is more important and training will be provided. The post holder will be responsible for obtaining blood samples from inpatients and outpatients by means of venepuncture, the post will include some associated reception tasks. The successful applicant will be able to exhibit good people and communication skills, attention to detail, manual dexterity in addition to good numeracy and literacy skills. The phlebotomy role is important in delivering a high quality, timely and cost-effective service, whilst upholding the Trusts vision and values including the principles of Patient First. If you would like to help us put patients first or for further information, please contact Shan Barnes, Phlebotomy Manager on 01284 712767. Please note if a high amount of applicants are received, this advert will close early. ### Main duties of the job The post holder will be part of the Phlebotomy team and will take blood samples by venepuncture from inpatients and outpatients at various locations within and remote from West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust.  As well as the ambassadorial role of this front-line phlebotomy service, there will also be opportunities to participate more fully with the work of all pathology departments and to provide cover for Pathology Reception. - To be part of the team responsible for the collection of blood samples by venepuncture from patients served by West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust - if undergoing training, the collecting of blood samples will be supervised. - Communication with all patients of varying needs. - Positive identification of patient and labelling of samples. - Requirement to perform phlebotomy duties at various locations to support the phlebotomy service, e.g. Outpatient Phlebotomy Department, inpatient wards and MacMillan Unit at West Suffolk Hospital or Outpatient Phlebotomy at Sudbury Community Health Centre, Newmarket and Mildenhall. This may include new locations in the future as the phlebotomy service develops. - Maintain records in relation to activities carried out. Please see full job description to view full main duties of job. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please review job description attached to view main job responsibilities and duties. With nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be. We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyone's voice counts and you can #BeKnown for whoever you are. Join us. What will you #BeKnown for? ## Job Details If you are passionate about patient care and would like to work in a busy, dynamic environment, then the role of Phlebotomist may be for you. Our team of Phlebotomists take blood samples from both inpatients and outpatients at West Suffolk Hospital (WSH) and those attending Mildenhall Health Centre Hub, Newmarket Community Hospital and Sudbury Community Health Centre - you will need to be able to drive to access all locations. The inpatient service is provided 7 days a week, whilst for outpatients the service is weekdays plus Saturday mornings at some sites. It would be advantageous if you have had some experience in this field, although the right attitude is more important and training will be provided. The post holder will be responsible for obtaining blood samples from inpatients and outpatients by means of venepuncture, the post will include some associated reception tasks. The successful applicant will be able to exhibit good people and communication skills, attention to detail, manual dexterity in addition to good numeracy and literacy skills. The phlebotomy role is important in delivering a high quality, timely and cost-effective service, whilst upholding the Trusts vision and values including the principles of Patient First. If you would like to help us put patients first or for further information, please contact Shan Barnes, Phlebotomy Manager on 01284 712767. Please note if a high amount of applicants are received, this advert will close early. ## Job Description The post holder will be part of the Phlebotomy team and will take blood samples by venepuncture from inpatients and outpatients at various locations within and remote from West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. As well as the ambassadorial role of this front-line phlebotomy service, there will also be opportunities to participate more fully with the work of all pathology departments and to provide cover for Pathology Reception. To be part of the team responsible for the collection of blood samples by venepuncture from patients served by West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust - if undergoing training, the collecting of blood samples will be supervised. Communication with all patients of varying needs. Positive identification of patient and labelling of samples. Requirement to perform phlebotomy duties at various locations to support the phlebotomy service, e.g. Outpatient Phlebotomy Department, inpatient wards and MacMillan Unit at West Suffolk Hospital or Outpatient Phlebotomy at Sudbury Community Health Centre, Newmarket and Mildenhall. This may include new locations in the future as the phlebotomy service develops. Maintain records in relation to activities carried out. Please see full job description to view full main duties of job. ## Responsibilities Please review job description attached to view main job responsibilities and duties. With nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be. We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyone's voice counts and you can #BeKnown for whoever you are. Join us. What will you #BeKnown for? ## Person Specification ### Personal Qualities **Essential** - - High level of accuracy and attention to detail. - - Strives for excellence. - - Self-motivated. - - Ability to be flexible and respond to the needs of the service - - Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. - - Puts the patient first in everything that is undertaken. - Awareness of self and impact on others. ### Skills & Abilities **Essential** - - Good verbal communication skills - - Demonstrable interpersonal skills, ability to work alone and as part of a team. - - Ability to concentrate for prolonged periods of time. - - Manual dexterity appropriate to activities associated with post. **Desirable** - - Good written communication skills. ### Experience & Knowledge **Essential** - - Understanding of role and activities associated with the post. **Desirable** - - Knowledge of Pathology IT systems. - - Previous relevant experience or working in the NHS - - ECDL. ### Education & Qualification **Essential** - - GCSE in Maths and English, Grade A – C (5 – 9) or equivalent. **Desirable** - - NVQ Training. ## Documents - [job description (pdf, 450.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10402265) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.